Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98

Match Analysis & Predictions

Germany: 2. Bundesliga

Sun, 18th Oct, 2026 • 11:30 Regular Season - 8
Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC
18th in table
DLLWL
4 VS 0
Finished
HT 2 - 0
SV Darmstadt 98 SV Darmstadt 98
15th in table
LWLWW
5' Shio Fukuda
13' Marvin Wanitzek
50' Christoph Kobald
65' Kevin Wiethaup
71' Sandro Tremoulet
71' Milan Smit
71' Aleksandar Vukotić

Expert Prediction · Double Chance

1X @ 1.40 (60% chance) Won

Double chance : draw or SV Darmstadt 98
60% confidence

Match Odds · Bet365

Home Win

2.20 42% implied

Draw

3.60 25% implied

Away Win

2.80 33% implied
BBBank Wildpark, Karlsruhe Marc Philip Eckermann

Head to head

Last 10 meetings
10games
3Karlsruher SC wins
3Draws
4SV Darmstadt 98 wins
3.1Goals per game
60%Both scored
80%Over 2.5
03 May 20262. Bundesliga Karlsruher SC 2 - 1 SV Darmstadt 98
06 Dec 20252. Bundesliga SV Darmstadt 98 3 - 2 Karlsruher SC
07 Mar 20252. Bundesliga SV Darmstadt 98 3 - 0 Karlsruher SC
04 Oct 20242. Bundesliga Karlsruher SC 3 - 3 SV Darmstadt 98
22 Jul 2023Friendlies Clubs Karlsruher SC 0 - 0 SV Darmstadt 98
21 Apr 20232. Bundesliga SV Darmstadt 98 2 - 1 Karlsruher SC
15 Oct 20222. Bundesliga Karlsruher SC 1 - 2 SV Darmstadt 98
15 Jan 20222. Bundesliga SV Darmstadt 98 2 - 2 Karlsruher SC
30 Jul 20212. Bundesliga Karlsruher SC 3 - 0 SV Darmstadt 98
26 Feb 20212. Bundesliga SV Darmstadt 98 0 - 1 Karlsruher SC

2. Bundesliga table

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsForm
1 Hertha BSC 8710 19:8 +11 22 DWWWW
2 1. FC Nürnberg 8530 21:11 +10 18 DDWWD
3 VfL Wolfsburg 8431 22:13 +9 15 WDWLD
4 1. FC Kaiserslautern 8431 8:4 +4 15 WDWLW
5 1. FC Heidenheim 8422 15:15 0 14 LDDWW
6 1. FC Magdeburg 7412 14:9 +5 13 WDWLW
7 FC St. Pauli 8251 11:9 +2 11 DWDWD
8 Energie Cottbus 8233 16:17 -1 9 DLDWD
9 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 8233 12:13 -1 9 WLDDL
10 Arminia Bielefeld 7223 11:12 -1 8 WDLDL
11 VfL Osnabrück 7223 10:13 -3 8 DDLWW
12 Hannover 96 8224 8:13 -5 8 DLWLD
13 Eintracht Braunschweig 8215 13:15 -2 7 LWLDL
14 VfL Bochum 8215 5:9 -4 7 LLLDW
15 SV Darmstadt 98 7214 8:14 -6 7 WLWLL
16 Holstein Kiel 8053 7:11 -4 5 DLDLD
17 Dynamo Dresden 7124 9:15 -6 5 DLDLL
18 Karlsruher SC 7124 6:14 -8 5 LLLDL

Top scorers

2. Bundesliga
1 M. Zoma1. FC Nürnberg 7goals 0assists 8apps
2 J. ButlerEnergie Cottbus 5goals 1assists 8apps
3 P. Scobel1. FC Nürnberg 5goals 1assists 8apps
4 E. Iyoha1. FC Magdeburg 5goals 0assists 7apps
5 J. GrodowskiArminia Bielefeld 5goals 1assists 7apps
6 F. KlausSpVgg Greuther Fürth 5goals 1assists 7apps
7 Jan UrbichEintracht Braunschweig 4goals 1assists 7apps
8 J. BrekaloHertha BSC 4goals 5assists 8apps
9 P. HarresHolstein Kiel 4goals 2assists 8apps
10 R. GlatzelVfL Wolfsburg 4goals 1assists 6apps

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Our goal model
API-Football
Bookmaker
Karlsruher SC Draw SV Darmstadt 98
Value spotted: Karlsruher SC win at 2.20 (model 51% vs market 42%)

Most likely scores

1-1 9.3%
2-1 9.3%
1-0 6.7%
2-0 6.7%
1-2 6.5%
2-2 6.5%

Expected goals: 2 Karlsruher SC · 1.4 SV Darmstadt 98

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals66%
Over 3.5 goals44%
Both teams score65%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
14%
Form
86%
40%
Attack
60%
46%
Defence
54%
74%
Goal model
26%
38%
Head to head
62%
41%
Goals
59%
42%
Overall
57%

Recent form

3 W 2 D 5 L in the last 10
11 Oct 20262. Bundesliga FC St. Pauli 2 - 0 Karlsruher SC L
02 Oct 2026Friendlies Clubs SV Wehen 1 - 2 Karlsruher SC W
19 Sep 20262. Bundesliga Karlsruher SC 0 - 1 1. FC Nürnberg L
13 Sep 20262. Bundesliga Karlsruher SC 0 - 3 Energie Cottbus L
04 Sep 20262. Bundesliga Hannover 96 2 - 2 Karlsruher SC D
29 Aug 20262. Bundesliga Karlsruher SC 2 - 5 VfL Wolfsburg L
21 Aug 2026DFB Pokal Preußen Münster 1 - 2 Karlsruher SC W
15 Aug 20262. Bundesliga 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0 - 0 Karlsruher SC D
08 Aug 20262. Bundesliga Karlsruher SC 2 - 1 Arminia Bielefeld W
01 Aug 2026Friendlies Clubs 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 Karlsruher SC L
4 W 2 D 4 L in the last 10
10 Oct 20262. Bundesliga SV Darmstadt 98 3 - 1 Energie Cottbus W
30 Sep 2026Friendlies Clubs San Antonio 0 - 7 SV Darmstadt 98 W
18 Sep 20262. Bundesliga VfL Wolfsburg 5 - 1 SV Darmstadt 98 L
11 Sep 20262. Bundesliga SV Darmstadt 98 2 - 1 Arminia Bielefeld W
05 Sep 20262. Bundesliga 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3 - 0 SV Darmstadt 98 L
30 Aug 20262. Bundesliga SV Darmstadt 98 0 - 1 Hannover 96 L
23 Aug 2026DFB Pokal FC Carl Zeiss Jena 1 - 2 SV Darmstadt 98 W
16 Aug 20262. Bundesliga Dynamo Dresden 1 - 0 SV Darmstadt 98 L
08 Aug 20262. Bundesliga SV Darmstadt 98 2 - 2 Holstein Kiel D
01 Aug 2026Friendlies Clubs SV Darmstadt 98 0 - 0 Portsmouth D

Season numbers

2. Bundesliga 2026

When the goals come

2
0-15'
1
1
16-30'
1
1
31-45'
1
0
46-60'
0
0
61-75'
0
2
76-90'
5
1
0-15'
4
3
16-30'
0
4
31-45'
3
2
46-60'
2
1
61-75'
3
3
76-90'
2
Karlsruher SC SV Darmstadt 98

Side by side

Karlsruher SC SV Darmstadt 98
7 Played 7
1 Won 2
2 Drawn 1
4 Lost 4
0.9 Goals scored per game 1.1
2 Goals conceded per game 2
1 / 0.7 Scored per game (home / away) 1.8 / 0.3
1 Clean sheets 0
4 Failed to score 3
1 Longest winning run 1
2-1 Biggest win 3-1
2-5 Biggest defeat 0-1
0/0 Penalties scored 1/2

What comes next

Karlsruher SC
SV Darmstadt 98 (H) 18 Oct
1. FC Magdeburg (A) 24 Oct
Borussia Mönchengladbach (A) 27 Oct
1. FC Heidenheim (H) 31 Oct
VfL Bochum (A) 08 Nov
SV Darmstadt 98
Karlsruher SC (A) 18 Oct
FC St. Pauli (H) 23 Oct
SV Elversberg (A) 27 Oct
1. FC Magdeburg (H) 31 Oct
1. FC Nürnberg (A) 07 Nov
Bottom thirdMid tableTop third

Betting markets

Odds: Bet365
Karlsruher SC 2.20 45% implied
Draw 3.60 28% implied
SV Darmstadt 98 2.80 36% implied
Karlsruher SC 1.62 62% implied
SV Darmstadt 98 2.20 45% implied
Over 0.5 1.01 99% implied
Under 0.5 21.00 5% implied
Over 1.5 1.12 89% implied
Under 1.5 6.00 17% implied
Over 2.5 1.44 69% implied
Under 2.5 2.70 37% implied
Over 3.5 2.10 48% implied
Under 3.5 1.67 60% implied
Over 4.5 3.50 29% implied
Under 4.5 1.28 78% implied
Karlsruher SC/Draw 13.00 8% implied Our tip
Karlsruher SC/SV Darmstadt 98 23.00 4% implied
Draw/SV Darmstadt 98 7.50 13% implied
Draw/Draw 7.00 14% implied
Karlsruher SC/Karlsruher SC 3.40 29% implied
Draw/Karlsruher SC 6.00 17% implied
SV Darmstadt 98/Karlsruher SC 21.00 5% implied
SV Darmstadt 98/Draw 13.00 8% implied
SV Darmstadt 98/SV Darmstadt 98 4.50 22% implied
Yes 1.40 71% implied
No 2.75 36% implied
1:1 8.00 13% implied
2:1 9.50 11% implied
2:2 11.00 9% implied
1:2 11.00 9% implied
1:0 13.00 8% implied
2:0 15.00 7% implied
3:1 15.00 7% implied
0:1 15.00 7% implied
Karlsruher SC/Draw 1.40 71% implied Our tip
Karlsruher SC/SV Darmstadt 98 1.25 80% implied
Draw/SV Darmstadt 98 1.67 60% implied
Karlsruher SC 2.62 38% implied
Draw 2.50 40% implied
SV Darmstadt 98 3.25 31% implied

Odds can change. Implied probability = 100 / odds and includes the bookmaker margin. 18+ Gamble responsibly.

Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98: preview and prediction

Karlsruher SC host SV Darmstadt 98 in the Germany 2. Bundesliga (Regular Season - 8) on Sunday, 18th October 2026 at 11:30 at BBBank Wildpark, Karlsruhe. Karlsruher SC sit 18th in the table and SV Darmstadt 98 15th. SV Darmstadt 98 are 2 points ahead (7 to 5).

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
15 SV Darmstadt 98 7214 8:14 -6 7
18 Karlsruher SC 7124 6:14 -8 5

Full 2. Bundesliga standings

Karlsruher SC are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (D-L-L-W-L). SV Darmstadt 98 are in good shape, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (L-W-L-W-W).

In the last 10 meetings, Karlsruher SC won 3, SV Darmstadt 98 won 4 and 3 ended level. These games average 3.1 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% and over 2.5 goals in 80%.

Our goal model expects about 2 goals for Karlsruher SC and 1.4 for SV Darmstadt 98. It gives Karlsruher SC the edge (51% home win, 22% draw, 27% away win), 66% for over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.

Our pick was Double Chance (1X) at odds of 1.40.

Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98 FAQs

What is the best prediction for Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98?

Our top tip is Double Chance: 1X (1.40 odds).

Who will win Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98?

Karlsruher SC are favourites: our model gives Karlsruher SC 51%, the draw 22% and SV Darmstadt 98 27%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 65% chance in our model, and it happened in 60% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 3.4 goals in total, with a 66% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Karlsruher SC vs SV Darmstadt 98?

Kick-off is on Sunday, 18th October 2026 at 11:30 at BBBank Wildpark, Karlsruhe.

Who is the referee?

Marc Philip Eckermann is in charge of this game.

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